Callaloo with Hot Pepper Vinegar
Callaloo refers to amaranth, a leafy vegetable cooked the same way greens are cooked in the southern United States. For a similar taste and texture, we made the dish using a half-and-half mix of collard greens and spinach.
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Callaloo refers to amaranth, a leafy vegetable cooked the same way greens are cooked in the southern United States. For a similar taste and texture, we made the dish using a half-and-half mix of collard greens and spinach.
Ingredients
Callaloo
- 3 Tbs. canola oil
- 1 large onion, cut into thin slices (2 cups)
- 1 lb. collard greens, chopped
- 1 lb. spinach, stems trimmed
- 5 cloves garlic, minced (11/2 Tbs.)
Hot pepper vinegar
- 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup finely diced yellow bell pepper
- 1/2 to 1 Scotch bonnet chile, minced
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
Preparation
1. To make Callaloo: Heat oil in stockpot over medium heat. Add onion, and sauté 5 to 7 minutes, or until beginning to brown.
2. Add collard greens, spinach, and garlic; cover, and increase heat to medium-high. Cook 7 to 10 minutes, stirring often with tongs, or until greens wilt. Add 2 cups water, and season with salt and pepper. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 45 minutes, or until greens are tender. Season with salt and pepper.
3. To make Hot Pepper Vinegar: Combine bell peppers and Scotch bonnet chile in 2-cup glass measuring cup. Stir together vinegar, sugar, and ½ cup water in small saucepan. Bring vinegar mixture to a boil, then pour over peppers. Cool.
4. To serve: top each serving of Callaloo with Hot Pepper Vinegar.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 97
- Carbohydrate Content 10 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 5.5 g
- Fiber Content 4 g
- Protein Content 3 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0.5 g
- Sodium Content 191 mg
- Sugar Content 3 g